Lesson Plan

Creating Calm Lesson Plan

Students will design personalized mindfulness spaces by identifying calming elements to enhance relaxation and focus.

This lesson aids in stress management and mental wellbeing by encouraging creative, mindful design and self-reflection.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Review Content

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Activity Setup

10 minutes

Step 3

Design & Create

25 minutes

Step 4

Group Sharing & Reflection

15 minutes

Activity

Slide Deck

Creating Calm: Designing Mindfulness Spaces

Introduce the lesson and set the tone for mindfulness. Mention that this lesson is about creating calming spaces that help manage stress and encourage creativity.

What is Mindfulness?

Discuss what mindfulness is and how a mindful space can benefit us. Encourage students to think about what makes a space calming.

Key Elements of a Calming Space

Highlight specific calming elements. Use this slide to visually show elements like colors, textures, lighting, sound, and nature-inspired decor. Ask students for their examples.

Personalizing Your Mindfulness Space

Prompt discussion on personalizing the mindfulness space. Mention examples from the Mindfulness Activity Guide like the Reading Nook, Creative Zone, and Zen Den.

Let's Create Your Mindfulness Space!

Conclude with instructions for the activity. Remind the students of the group activity, brainstorming, and the importance of sharing their designs.

Lesson Plan

Creating Calm Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Review Content

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

Step 2

Activity Setup

Step 3

Design & Create

Step 4

Group Sharing & Reflection

Activity

Slide Deck

Creating Calm: Designing Mindfulness Spaces

What is Mindfulness?

Key Elements of a Calming Space

Personalizing Your Mindfulness Space

Let's Create Your Mindfulness Space!

Creating Calm: Designing Mindfulness Spaces

Brianna Mancino